What nobody tells you about visiting Denmark

After a lot of research I thought I knew what to expect from Denmark. Some things matched: Ribe Old Town is as spectacular as every review says, and Aalborg has a genuine energy I'd read about. The Danish pastries obsession is completely justified.

What I wasn't prepared for: excellent cycling culture. That element genuinely surprised me and added something I hadn't seen in any review. Also: can feel quiet outside Copenhagen. That part the reviews undersell. Overall a wonderful trip — just a more layered experience than I anticipated.